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Trump Proposes Record Defense Budget

Trump Proposes Record Defense Budget

The proposal includes significant cuts to the TSA, national parks, and medical research to offset the massive surge in Pentagon resources.

Critics and some Republican lawmakers have expressed concern over the lack of data regarding federal deficits and the long-term economic impact of such spending.

The budget also prioritizes the elimination of programs the administration labels as 'woke,' targeting diversity and civil rights initiatives.

As the US engages in its costliest conflict since World War II, the administration argues these measures are essential for national security.